Pear Salad
IngredientsSALAD:
Arugula
Pears (preferably Comice)
Blue cheese
Honeyed Pine Nuts
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
HONEYED PINE NUTS:
1/2 C pine nuts
2 T honey
APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE
3⁄4 C olive oil (good quality)1⁄4 C apple cider vinegar2 T water2 T honey1 1⁄2 t salt (or less, to taste)1⁄4 t pepper
Directions
1. Honeyed Pine Nuts:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or use a silicone baking mat) and if using parchment, lightly coat with cooking oil spray. In a nonstick skillet, combine the pine nuts with 2 tablespoons of the honey. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the nuts are golden and coated with honey, approx 4 minutes. Pour the nuts and honey onto the baking sheet. Using a spatula, spread the nuts in an even layer; let cool. Break apart like brittle.
2. Vinaigrette:
Mix all of the ingredients together in a nutribullet, mini food processor, or with a whisk.
3. Salad
Toss arugula with a bit of the dressing. Place on individual salad plates. Arrange sliced pears on greens. Sprinkle blue cheese and pine nuts. Drizzle a bit more dressing on top. Serve.
Notes
Credits: This was largely based on a recipe from Food&Wine Magazine
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Original Post Date: 5/23/2021